Blackstone Solicits Partners for Dell Bid, and More

4/10/2013 9:54AM

What’s News: Blackstone is talking to tech companies about potentially joining its Dell bid. The Federal Reserve’s early release of minutes show clear divisions over how long they should keep buying bonds. GM gives Facebook advertising a second chance. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Getty Images.

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